The benefit of having an outside space at home is that it can change in beauty throughout all the seasons. Cared for properly and with the right design, you can create an enchanting garden that you will be able to appreciate all year long. Do you want to barbecue in the summer and enjoy snowflakes …
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The master bedroom! Often last on your decorating list, but one of the rooms you spend the most time. How does that work? But yet for many of us, we can see the master bedroom as just a room we see. So we tend to place all our focus in making living spaces pretty and …
With each new season comes a new list of jobs that you should be doing around your home. There are many reasons why you should be organizing your jobs according to the seasons. But mainly, it is because the changing weather conditions will lend themselves better to some jobs as opposed to others. After all, …
Now that summer is almost over it’s time to start thinking about Fall and Winter. Just like you do in Spring, I think Fall is the perfect time to give your home some extra attention. It enables you to get ready for those cozy nights in. Which is why I thought it would be a …
Looking to remove the summer sand, dust and allergens to get your home back in tip top shape? Feel like organizing your drawers and closets are an endless daunting task? Is you car ready for the Winter months? Think you don’t have the time to spare to make a noticeable impact on the state of …
Moving into a new house can be incredibly exciting but also a little nerve-wracking. You know you are making a new long-term commitment. This might be in terms of moving in with a partner or because your new place needs a lot of work done! The good news is; you are in charge. This means …
It’s not something that we tend to think consciously about much, but the air that we breathe can have a massive effect on our health and well-being. There are several reasons that the air quality in your home might be sub-par. Damp The first is that you may have damp, which encourage the growth of …
image When it comes to home decor, neutrals are in– there’s no doubt about that. Flick through any home magazine, scroll through Pinterest or Instagram, and you’ll be greeted with thousands of images of stunning neutral rooms. Clean white walls or shades of gray, we can’t get enough of this crisp and fresh looking decor. …
A few days ago I received a message from a lovely reader, asking if there is a way to make your home beautiful without spending a fortune. It got me thinking – all of us would like to live in a nice place, but some feel it’s hard to reach without big spendings. I believe …
When you move into a house, you are ready for it to require some work so it feels like home. Depending on how and why you bought it, you may know that it needs some work just to make it livable. Most of the time we are aware of this and know what it will …
It’s no wonder that antique decor is so popular at the moment. After all, it’s beautiful yet quirky, attractive yet unique. These are qualities that many of us want our homes to offer. It also offers a nice change from those show-home style homes we see so much of. Plain walls, chrome furniture, and a …
We all like to think that the generation we grew up in was the last one before everything went wrong. We look at those who came after us and think that they’re undoing all the good things our generation did. We naively forget that the generation before us thought that about us. We talk about …
It can sometimes seem as though keeping the home in a good way is a never-ending challenge. The main problem seems to be that there is always something extra that could be done. Of course, while this might seem like a problem in one way, in quite another it is an exciting opportunity. After all, …
If you’re obsessed with accessories, wall art or hot new interior trends, you’re not alone. Do you spend your days wondering how to achieve those glossy magazine interiors in your own home? Are you eager to find out where people find eye-catching and unique pieces of furniture? If so, look no further! Here are some …
In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of people taking the plunge and building their own homes. If you’ve been viewing properties for a while, and nothing has captivated you, it may be worth considering building from scratch. If you’re keen on the idea, here are some pros and cons to …
When I hear the word “lampshade,” I think of a triangle-shaped, finger-smudged, hundred-year-old lamp sitting on my grandma’s side table next to her navy Lazy Boy recliner. I’ve never been one to seek out lamps with defined shades. Even the lamps we had growing up were adorned with floral-patterned shades of olive, tan and eggshell. …
Regular readers of my blog will already know that I love the DIY ethic. But, when it comes to doing jobs around the home, it’s worth looking at value, other than just appearance. Yes, we all want to live in a beautiful, unique home. But which DIY jobs and renovations will help you make more …
Pineapple prints and pineapple shaped objects are a summer trend you need to incorporate into your home decor and summer days. They’re fun, seasonally appropriate, and simply look refreshing and delicious. Some of these home accessories can stay part of your décor and remain on display and in use throughout the year. These prints and …
It can be an exciting time when you decide that you want to renovate your kitchen. It’s the center of your home, so you need it to look great if you want to impress guests who come to your home. Renovating your kitchen is also good for keeping the value up of your property, and …
You all know I love Mr. Clean. Seriously, the Mr. Clean magic erasers are some kind of magic. I made a list of 15 things you can clean using them just in case you need a little inspiration. Anyways, I am certainly not the only one who has a soft spot for Mr. Clean. …